Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS

OMG can you believe it has been almost a month since I last posted on here... i think i am getting as bad as Lali....lol.... sorry honey....hehehe
Well whats been happening? Well yesturday was xmas day and we had a nice day with pressie opening in the morning and off to Micheles for a BBQ for lunch. I was asleep by 8.30 last night... i guess the kid in me still exsists with the 5am "santa's been" excitiment...lol
Blaine did very well this year yith a Leapster TV game consoll that is very educational and I can see an improvement in him already.... Lego (we have been building all day. I am so suprised how clever he is) A motorbike from his Dad and a bike from the outlaws and plenty of games and vouchers. Here are some pics of xmas day and today with the lego.

We had our family lunch on Sunday which was a good day. here are some more pics....

I spent some real qaulity time with Blaine today building Lego with him. Its aged 7-14 so was thinking I would put it together and he would play but nope.. clever little bugger did it on his own. I just loved watching the concerntration and the innocence on his face and had to grab a few shots so I could do a page.

Don't forget there are 2 competitions running on Scrapbook capital ATM.....

The sketch competition and Hetty's Calendar Girl Competition.

Click here for Hetty's Competition and click here for the sketch.

Entries close Midnight NYE...... So get those layouts in before you pop that bubbly.......

silly season

Well there is one more sleep to the start of the silly season and i am sure we are all guilty of going a bit fruity around this time of year.

Today is your last day to upload your layouts for Novembers Sketch Competition. There is a voucher up for grabs for the winner.

Also a big thanks to everybody that took part in the November "xmas cybercrop", plenty of chatting but sad to see only 5 entries... I was really sure that people were looking forward in getting the chance of getting some freebies but who knows.... Hopefully next year the interest and participation will get grow so we can get to see all the gorgeous effort people put into this amazing hobby. There are 3 voting polls in the forum (open until Saturday 10am) for rounds 2, 3 + 4 and it would be great if you all could help choose a winner for each.

No scrapping this week...been pretty snappy and tired and lots going on with the coming of xmas and the end of kinder.

We had Blaine's Kinder parent/teacher night tonight. All went well and his report wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be apart from the 'sooky' side of it. He is a soft emotional kid.... I guess im glad he is that way rather than aggresive but hopefully a change of scenery and playing with the big kids will help him deal with this a little more.

Saturday I will be launching the Sketch for December so watch out for that and also the big revealing of CALENDAR GIRLS.... So who is going to be December's pin up girl....

NEW STOCK ARRIVED

KI POP CULTURE PAPERS AND LACE

This stuff is sensational and so many ways to use it.... Go to the WHATS NEW section to see this gorgeous range.

Thats just a little bit of a sneak peek....

Well I'm tired and off to bed...

keep on chatting....

It never ends...

Wow, another week flying by but I hope I can fill you in with whats going on before I bore you.

Tonight I took Blaine and Mum into the city to look at the Myer windows and the xmas tree. The windows of a kids book - uno's story. Not christmassy at all. Then we walked down to the tree. Even that wasnt impressive.. there was no real feel to christmas anywhere. But I did take this gorgeous shot...

Speaking of Christmas, Novembers Christmas Cybercrop is on

TONIGHT 7.30PM

There are heaps of prizes, games, trivia and challenges to do and I am sure lots of chatting.

Pop in and have a look see and a chat.... It will be heaps of fun... promise...

PAPER SALE

30-50% OFF RRP

on NOW until Sunday Midnight... or until stocks last

Discounts apply to printed paper, paper packs, paper kits and specialty papers only

KI POP ART

Arriving Monday

Get in quick to avoid disappointment

OH OH OH, I almost forgot.....

The talented Nicole is running

IN SANTA'S SACK

on the website.... She has some great idea's and this will definetely get you into the christmas spirit.

Pop in for a peep in Santa's sack... ;)

Chat soon

Site Down

So sorry ladies, but it seams the site is down tonight. I have no idea why it is and what the problem is but hopefully it is up working soon....

DREAMing is christmas FREE class....

Yes... a FREE class run by Fleur. Check out her little sneak peaks and more details on site.

GRUNGEBOARD

*** coming soon ***

This product is going to be one that you have to have.

Have a look at this link... It's magic and SC is getting it in. I will be taking pre orders so if you dont want to miss out I would suggest reserving yours now...


Thanks to Johnny, (my brother) for being santa for me.... Even though Blaine new who it was under the beard it still freaked him out a bit and because of that I couldnt get the pic I wanted. But here is 1 to share... I have an idea so you are going to have to wait....

Chat soon....xxx

voucher to spend

Some how I managed to score a win on top 50 last month for my SHOWER layout. I have won a $35 voucher to spend and im over the moon to be able to get some new and different yummy products.

I am in the process of placing a preorder for the

NEW "Becky Fleck - Scrapbooking Page Maps Book"

These are not available in Australia until early 2008.

I am yet to have a price but I am taking preorders now.

Short and sweet from me.... Have a great cup day off to all you Melbourneites.... I know I will... Chat soon..xxx

meet these talented ladies....

This is the 1st time this week my head has stopped spinning. The web site is going better than I ever imagined in this short time and I have every single 1 of those ladies that pop in daily just to have a look, say hi or get involved in challenges and competitions. Thank you to each and every single one of you...xxxxx

November sketch competition has been launched and the sketch is gorgeous even if i do say so myself. This months winner will receive a voucher to spend in store...

The cybercrop for November has been changed and will be now held on

FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

There will be 5 challenges as well as kids challenge, and entries will be closed later to give you extra time. Challenge 1 is already underway so why not pop in and have a look.

The DT was selected this week and I am very proud and delighted to introduce to you Lali Torres and Nicole Pomeroy. These ladies are extreamly talented and I welcome them with open arms and hope they can inspire you with their magical talent.

I am also excitied to welcome 2 awesome people who have been tagged my "Artists in the Spotlight" A massive welcome to Julie Heard and Fleur Broughton.... I am sure these names are very familular to you all and I am blown away to have them as part of my SC family..

I still have a little more up my sleeve so keep your eyes open and your ears pricked....

Well I have been tagged by Lali.... here goes

Here are the rules:

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).

4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

My 7 facts

1. My middle name is Joy

2. I have a fettish/adiction for Linen

3. I eat just for the sake of eating

4. I am waiting for a full hip replacement

5. I dye my hair on average every 4 weeks....

6. I hate yelling and smacking Blaine with a passion, makes me want to cry

7. I really want to spend a weekend in a five star luxury day spa and have the lot and be pampered from head to toe including my stomach and mind...lol FOR FREE

My tagees - let's see

1. Julie (J1)

2. Julie (J2)

3. Michele

4. Sarah

5. Anthea

6. Mel

7. Sandie

Keep on chatting....xxx

Its all happening...

Well today is the final day of the DT entries.... in the next few days, 2 lucky ladies will be apart of the Scrapbook Capitals DT.... Good luck to all that entered.

Something exciting called "Calendar Girls" is about to launch at Scrapbook Capital so keep your eyes open for that one.

October Sketch competition closes Midnight Wednesday so make sure you have your entry in for your chance to win a Basic Grey Figgy Pudding Pack.

November Sketch Competition will be launched Thursday.... can't wait for that.

KI POP ART is due this week...... this range is very different and I don't think it will last very long in store so get in fast.

Nothing exciting in my world, but my poor little frog woke up with a stiff sore neck this morning... poor baby.... I know how it feels and i felt so sorry for him.

I managed to fish my last 2 entries for top 50 monthly layout comp as well as the monthly OTP comp... here they are...

Well thats it from me for now....

For those wanting to get involved in swaps, Sarah is doing a mighty fine job on Scrapbook Capital with them and is currently running a ricrac swap.... why not join in for some fun...

Until next time...

HAPPY CHATTING

This is going to be a looooooong 1...............

I didnt realize that it had been so long between posts, very sorry guys....

Well I was another year older yesturday, and like any good birthday all I did was eat and sleep...lol . Blaine and I went to Fasta Pasta for lunch and Fleurs for a Postie Party last night. Thank you to all those girls that thought of me and sent me cards, emails, texts and calls throughout the day.... thank you.xxxxSaturday we spent the day at the beach in memory of my Dad (it would have been his birthday too). It was a gorgeous hot day and we were all buggered by the time we got home.

Friday night was cybercrop night. It was a very quiet night unfortunately but a huge thanks to those girls that came along and had a chat. Check out the gallery for some gorgeous layouts...

Here are the couple I did....

The next cybercrop will be on Friday 16th November. It will be the last for the year and it will be a big one....There are a few requirements so pop in and check it out....

The DESIGNER SPOT competition has been extended to THIS SUNDAY 28/10/2007.

I have a massive job infront of me and as soon as I make a decision I will upload the new members in the forum.

There has been some gorgeous new product in store that has arrived....Rusty Pickles-Pirate Princess, Queen and Co-Felt Fusion as well as their compact stamps (very cute) and arrived Monday, Basic Grey-Figgy Pudding..... Due next week is KI POP ART..... Cant wait to get my hands on that lot!!!

I have been tagged by Fleur so here goes....

oh and here are four people that I would like to tag.

1. Lali

2. Tezza

3. Nic (nmpomeroy)

4. Hetty

Fours:

Jobs I've Had:

1. Australia Post Manager

2. Coles check out chic

3. Pixi Photographer

4. Current - accounts manager

Movies I (do) Could Watch Over & Over

1. Never been kissed

2. Jerry Mcguire

3. 50 1st dates

4. 10 things I hate about you (i could name another 10 off the top of my head)

T.V. shows I watch (currently)

1. Boston Legal

2. All Saints

3. The singing Bee (love this show)

4. Idol

Places I've Lived

1. Parkdale

2. Berwick

3. Cranbourne

4. Officer

Favorite Foods

1. Mexican

2. Pizza

3. pasta

4. roast of any kind

Favourite Colours:

1. green

2. chocolate

3. white

4. blue

Places Id Love To Be Now

1. Living in the country on acres overlooking the ocean

2. on holidays on an island in queensland

3. Fiji

4. At a lush Day Spa

Names I like, but would NOT use for my children

1. Chelsea

2. Jacob

3. Aaron
4. Casey

Well thats it for me.... Hopefully I will not be so slack and keep up to date.... Happy chatting....

a big one

well first things 1st....

1 week to get your entries in for the

DESIGNER TEAM.

Well Saturday was Paperific and it was, terrific I mean. Maybe it was because of the company I had with Michele and Jacquii, or the fact that every where I stopped I was recognised. That is an achievement in its self for me because my biggest task for my site is to get my name out there on the good! I am tossing up weather I take part on next years paperific.... It will be a massive thing for me to achieve but I figure its a great way to advertise, a great well to sell and what a way to rub shoulders....

Well even though I was so exhausted last night I managed to get 2 layouts done. I can only show you 1 ATM cos the other is for Friday nights CYBERCROP.

this is an example for the October sketch competition

The next layout is for Top 50 October sketch competition. I finally brought myself opals yesturday and I have been playing with heat embossing and I must say....i think it will be my new adiction...

Don't forget

CYBERCROP

This FRIDAY 19th Ocotber...7pm start...

top 50 October CC entries

Here are my layouts for this months Top 50 Cybercrop.

CURIOUS

Challenge 1: use min 5 squares on your layout

U & I

Use stamps as a major feature

ICE CREAM

Use scallop edging on your layout

For those who are interested, the polls open tomorrow on Top 50

TFL

Just like Poppy....

Well another weekend come and gone... why does the weekend go so quick..
Yesturday was house work and shopping day, nothing exciting. Did a couple of layouts for top 50. Wanting to get the 3rd one done so I will upload them here all together tomorrow.

Today Blaine and I went to the Hallam Fire Station Open Day. He had a ball, playing in all the trucks, running into simulated burning houses and driving the fire engines. here is a couple of pics from today. The SES uniform was my Dad's... I think he looks adorable in it....

Don't forget..... ONLY 14 DAYS to get your DT entries in.......

October's here...ready to cheer!!!

It's been a while since I blogged, sorry, been pretty busy....doing what... I have no idea?

Pirate Princess

is now available for purchase and this line is selling fast.

Get in before you miss out...

September Sketch competition has now closed and its now time for you to vote for your favourite layout. Poll closes 9am Friday.

A new sketch has been uploaded for October sketch competition. Layouts are to be in the gallery by midnight 31/10/2007.

Tuesday Twister is also ready for you to tackle.... why not give it a go.

Here are a couple of layouts I have done for the last 2 Tuesday Twisters.

It's Jammie Day

I have been in my Jammies all day... and have loved it. It's a shame I have to goback to work tomorrow.

Well the cybercrop was on Friday night. It was a good start but hopefully more will join in on the next one already schedualed for Friday 19th October.

It is lovely to see so many new beginners taking a step out and giving it a go and the layouts look great. Here are my 3 for the weekend.

challenge 1 - purple, orange and green and the use of a dragon/butter fly

challenge 2 - double layout, black cardstock, brads, large pic and a min of 3 smaller pics..

challenge 3 - sketch

I also managed to get the top 50 sketch challenge done as well.....

A new ABC challenge has been uploaded and don't forget to keep a look out for Tuesday Twister challenge.... until then, happy scrapping......